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Cheap flights from Sri Lanka to Melbourne from $431

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MEL
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sri Lanka to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sri Lanka to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 August 2026.

Thu 27/819:50
CMB
-
MEL
Nonstop9h 40m
Jetstar
Thu 10/912:00
MEL
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/7$748
Tue 1/919:50
CMB
-
MEL
Nonstop9h 40m
Jetstar
Tue 8/912:00
MEL
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/8$763
Sat 29/819:50
CMB
-
MEL
Nonstop9h 40m
Jetstar
Sat 5/912:00
MEL
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/8$765
Thu 3/919:50
CMB
-
MEL
Nonstop9h 40m
Jetstar
Thu 10/912:00
MEL
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/7$785
Sat 29/819:50
CMB
-
MEL
Nonstop9h 40m
Jetstar
Thu 29/1013:00
MEL
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/8$792
Thu 27/819:50
CMB
-
MEL
Nonstop9h 40m
Jetstar
Thu 3/912:00
MEL
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/7$810
Tue 1/922:55
CMB
-
AVV
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/920:55
AVV
-
CMB
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,462
Mon 12/1000:05
CMB
-
AVV
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 25/1006:00
AVV
-
CMB
1 stop22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$1,518
Mon 3/800:05
CMB
-
AVV
1 stop29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/806:00
AVV
-
CMB
1 stop21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,529
Fri 21/800:05
CMB
-
AVV
1 stop18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/1106:00
AVV
-
CMB
1 stop22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7$1,546
Sun 30/807:40
CMB
-
AVV
2 stops21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/920:55
AVV
-
CMB
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,586
Fri 14/800:05
CMB
-
AVV
1 stop18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 15/1006:00
AVV
-
CMB
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7$1,697

Find flight deals from Sri Lanka to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sri Lanka to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 3 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$748

One-way from

$431

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,396
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 27/8-10/9
  • Nonstop
  • 20h 00m total
  • Sri Lanka to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/9
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 40m total
  • Sri Lanka to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/9

19:50-10:00

Nonstop9h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

12:00-17:50

Nonstop10h 20m

$790

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/8

19:50-10:00

Nonstop9h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 3/9

12:00-17:50

Nonstop10h 20m

$810

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/9

19:50-10:00

Nonstop9h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 24/9

12:00-17:50

Nonstop10h 20m

$851

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/12

23:05-23:35

1 stop19h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 23/4

09:00-09:50

2 stops29h 20m

$1,283

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/8

22:10-10:00

3 stops31h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 3/9

12:00-21:10

2 stops61h 40m

$1,285

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 30/8

20:30-12:40

1 stop35h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

11:00-19:00

1 stop36h 30m

$1,356

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/9

20:30-12:40

1 stop35h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

11:00-21:10

3 stops38h 40m

$1,367

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/12

20:20-11:00

3 stops33h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 23/4

11:00-21:10

2 stops38h 40m

$1,377

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 12/10

22:55-00:15

1 stop19h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 12/1

06:15-21:50

1 stop21h 05m

$1,386

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - AVV

CMBAVV

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 12/10

00:05-20:20

1 stop14h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 25/10

06:00-22:50

1 stop22h 20m

$1,518

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Best time to book a flight from Sri Lanka to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Sri Lanka with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sri Lanka to Melbourne

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sri Lanka to Melbourne?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sri Lanka to Melbourne (average of $1,241). Flying from Sri Lanka to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,801). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LK to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Sri Lanka to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 August 2026.

When flying from Sri Lanka to Melbourne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Sri Lanka to Melbourne

Explore weekly flight availability from Sri Lanka to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 3 August 2026.

The most flights from LK0 to ME1 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How often are flights from Sri Lanka to Melbourne delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Sri Lanka and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 152 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sri Lanka to Melbourne flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sri Lanka to Melbourne flights?

Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sri Lanka to Melbourne?

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sri Lanka to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 3 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Qantas Airways, andMalaysia Airlines from Sri Lanka to Melbourne to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,076 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
314 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
86 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
563 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sri Lanka to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Sri Lanka to Melbourne?

    For as low as $790, Jetstar can have you in Melbourne from Sri Lanka in 9h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8352 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sri Lanka to Melbourne one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $400. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from Sri Lanka to Melbourne for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sri Lanka to Melbourne?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sri Lanka to Melbourne are Air Seychelles (93%), SriLankan Airlines (93%) and Ethiopian Air (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sri Lanka to Melbourne?

    On average you can expect to pay $903 for a flight from Sri Lanka to Melbourne. The cheapest flight overall is $352 while the most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Melbourne) is currently priced at $763.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sri Lanka to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sri Lanka to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sri Lanka to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sri Lanka to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sri Lanka to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sri Lanka to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sri Lanka to Melbourne?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sri Lanka to Melbourne (average of $1,241). Flying from Sri Lanka to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,801). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Sri Lanka to Melbourne

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Sri Lanka to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 3 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$360Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$542Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$896Average$1,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,010Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,083Average$1,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,183Average$1,439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,303Average$1,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,405Average$1,710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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